Dorchester Bridge | |
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![]() Dorchester Bridge, about 1910 | |
Coordinates | 46°49′09″N 71°13′25″W / 46.819255°N 71.223656°W |
Crosses | Saint-Charles River |
Locale | Quebec City |
History | |
Opened | 24 September 1789 |
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The Dorchester Bridge is a bridge in Quebec City that was built by Asa Porter and opened on 24 September 1789. [1] The bridge was named after Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester, and was the first permanent bridge in Quebec City. [1] [2] The bridge crossed the Saint-Charles River near its mouth, connecting to Craig Street. [3]
In 1822, the bridge was rebuilt and moved slightly to the west. [1] The new structure was built by Anthony Hedley Anderson and his partner, a Mr. Smith, and was operated as a toll bridge. [3] [4] The long wooden structure included a drawbridge to allow ships to pass. [3]
Dorchester Bridge | |
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![]() Dorchester Bridge, about 1910 | |
Coordinates | 46°49′09″N 71°13′25″W / 46.819255°N 71.223656°W |
Crosses | Saint-Charles River |
Locale | Quebec City |
History | |
Opened | 24 September 1789 |
Location | |
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The Dorchester Bridge is a bridge in Quebec City that was built by Asa Porter and opened on 24 September 1789. [1] The bridge was named after Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester, and was the first permanent bridge in Quebec City. [1] [2] The bridge crossed the Saint-Charles River near its mouth, connecting to Craig Street. [3]
In 1822, the bridge was rebuilt and moved slightly to the west. [1] The new structure was built by Anthony Hedley Anderson and his partner, a Mr. Smith, and was operated as a toll bridge. [3] [4] The long wooden structure included a drawbridge to allow ships to pass. [3]